Spacious corner home with garden and potential in Katwijk

Located in the Molenwijk neighborhood of Katwijk in South Holland, Zonnebloemstraat 42 is a spacious corner house offered at an asking price of 499,000 euros costs to the buyer. This five room family home provides approximately 133 square meters of living space situated on a plot of 188 square meters. The property was built around 1972 and currently holds an energy label C rating.

The house is positioned in a quiet, car free street within a popular residential area. This location makes it particularly appealing for families with children, as the backyard directly borders a playground. This arrangement provides both a sense of openness and privacy while offering children a safe area to play nearby. The beach and dunes of Katwijk aan Zee are reachable by bicycle, and the property has good connections to larger cities including Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam.

The ground floor layout begins with an entrance hall that provides access to a staircase, a storage closet containing a safe, a toilet room, the electrical meter cupboard, and the living room. The generous through living room features large windows that allow plenty of natural light to enter the space. This room offers ample room for both a comfortable seating area and a spacious dining area. According to the listing, there is potential to gain additional space by adding an extension or connecting a veranda to the living area.

Connected to the living room is an open kitchen equipped with several built in appliances. These include a refrigerator, a freezer compartment, an oven, a four burner cooktop, and an extraction hood. The kitchen can be updated according to the preferences of the new owner. From the kitchen there is direct access to the backyard.

The first floor features a landing that provides access to four bedrooms and the bathroom. All four bedrooms are described as being of good size and having pleasant daylight. This layout offers flexibility for families, people who work from home, or those who wish to create a hobby room or guest room. The bathroom contains a bathtub, a vanity unit, and a designer radiator. The listing notes that this space can be modernized to create a contemporary and comfortable bathroom.

The second floor is reached via a fixed staircase and consists of a spacious attic room with two skylights. This floor houses the HR combi boiler that was installed in 2020 as well as the inverter for the eight solar panels present on the property. The attic has a ridge height of approximately 3.25 meters, which creates opportunities to realize one or two additional bedrooms. Installing a dormer window is also mentioned as a possibility for this floor.

The outdoor space includes both a front and backyard. The backyard faces south, has a depth of 12.02 meters and a width of 5.96 meters, and is accessible via a rear path. Adjacent to the backyard is a detached stone storage building of approximately 8 square meters that has electricity and running water. This shed is suitable for storing bicycles or for use as additional storage space.

In terms of energy efficiency, the property has mostly double glazing and HR glass. The heating system consists of a Nefit HR gas fired combi boiler from 2020 that is owned by the current owner. The eight solar panels contribute to energy savings. The roof is a gable roof covered with tiles.

The property is offered with several contractual clauses that potential buyers should be aware of. A non occupancy clause will be included in the purchase agreement, as the current owner has not lived in the property themselves. Given the construction year of approximately 1972, an age clause will also apply. Additionally, an asbestos clause will be included in the contract due to the age of the building.

The listing describes the property as both furnished and as a renovation project, indicating that while the house is habitable, it would benefit from modernization and updating according to the taste of the new owner. The various spaces offer numerous possibilities for customization, including the kitchen, bathroom, and attic floor.

Parking at the property is available on public streets in the area. The property is connected to fiber optic cable and has TV cable available. Natural ventilation is present in the home. External sun shading is also listed as a feature of the property.

With four bedrooms on the first floor and the potential for additional sleeping areas on the attic floor, this corner house offers flexibility for growing families or those who need extra space for home offices or hobbies. The combination of a quiet residential location, proximity to the coast, and good accessibility to urban centers makes this a property with broad appeal for those seeking a family home in the Katwijk area.